7. THE HAGUE CONVENTION OF 1971

Obtained From:

Hague Conference on Private International Law

Website: http://www.hcch.net

16. CONVENTION ON THE RECOGNITION AND ENFORCEMENT OF FOREIGN JUDGMENTS IN CIVIL AND COMMERCIAL MATTERS

(Concluded 1 February 1971) 

The States signatory to the present Convention,

Desiring to establish common provisions on mutual recognition and enforcement of judicial decisions rendered in their respective countries, 

Have resolved to conclude a Convention to this effect and have agreed on the following provisions:

CHAPTER I – SCOPE OF THE CONVENTION

Article 1

This Convention shall apply to decisions rendered in civil or commercial matters by the courts of Contracting States. It shall not apply to decisions the main object of which is to determine –